Highlights
- Bodywork restored late 2022
- New interior and engine in recent years
- Running well and ready to be enjoyed
The Appeal
The iconic VW Transporter remains the quintessential camper van. With its classic, retro styling and compact, versatile interior layout, VW’s Type 2 represents the vintage van life dream.
For mobile adventure-seekers, the Transporter's modest dimensions and nimble handling make it ideal for excursions down narrow country lanes and tight village streets. And the Transporter's legendary air-cooled engine grants it a mechanical simplicity that many modern vans lack.
Of course, one of the joys of van ownership is taking the opportunity to create something that’s a little unique and the current owner of this 1964 T2 added to its previous new engine and interior when it went for full bodywork restoration in Dec 2022. A Kawasaki Green paint job certainly helps it to stand out from the crowd and it remains in lovely condition inside and out.
If you’re looking for a classic camper that will have bystanders stopping to chat and take pictures then this one makes a great case for itself.
History and Paperwork
- Registered 31 Jan 1964
- Imported to the UK at some stage
- V5 present in owner’s name
- Some old MOT certificates
- Receipt for sports exhaust shown
- The owner reports that there is a further folder full of history
- MOT and tax exempt
- ULEZ compliant
The Interior
- All new interior a few years ago
- New front seats
- Modern stereo with new speakers
- New roof lining
- Fridge
Open the door to the cabin and you’ll immediately see the quality of the fit and finish. New front seats have a flash of green to coordinate with the exterior and the classic ‘banjo’ steering wheel sits above a pristine dashboard that houses the modern stereo. Hertz speakers and subs have been nicely integrated and the owner tells us that the system ‘sounds lovely.’
In the rear, the reupholstered seats continue the green highlights and there is a range of modern cabinets for storage and an integrated fridge with attached flip up table. The headlining is new and matching carpets and cushions are the finishing touches on a refit that looks barely used.
For practicality there is a leisure battery, 240V hook up, 3 pin plug and LED lights. Overall, it’s very nicely equipped and in great condition.
The Exterior
- Bodywork restored and resprayed Dec 2022
- Eye catching Kawasaki Green paintwork
- Double opening doors with canopy
- New bumpers front and back
- New lights and indicators
As the photographs will attest, this is a stunning looking van. White over Kawasaki Green paintwork makes for a distinctive look and the details are all nicely judged, too. From the prominent VW badge on the front to the new chrome bumpers, new lights and pristine wheels, it presents beautifully. A ‘64 splitty’ graphic on the rear quarters completes the makeover.
The paintwork above the front windscreen shows some small bubbles but otherwise is in good condition and is complimented by beautfiul chrome work throughout. The rear window is mirrored for privacy and the van is provided with a cover to keep it under wraps during the winter months.
Overall (providing you like green!) it’s all you would hope for.
The Mechanics
- Brand new 1500cc engine installed a few years ago
- Sports exhaust
- Immobiliser fitted
- In good running order
Popping open the bonnet at the rear reveals a very tidy engine bay housing a new 1500cc engine that was installed just 4,011 miles ago.
The owner reports that it always starts first time and that everything works as it should, while the sports exhaust makes for an entertaining soundtrack. In short, it’s ready to go.
Summary
A nicely restored splitscreen which will make you new friends the world over. In lovely condition, it’s ready to take its next owner on new adventures.
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